May 31, 2001 5:18 PM, By Michael Cooper

EXAMINING THE OPTIONS FOR MULTICHANNEL STUDIO PRODUCTION AND FILM POST MIXING

With this issue's focus on mixing, we thought we'd look into some recent products and time-proven consoles designed for surround sound production in both music and sound for picture applications.

With dozens of mixing consoles claiming surround sound bragging rights, we thought it would be helpful to distinguish those desks with purpose-built surround functionality from the wannabes. To be sure, many of the new breeds of 8-bus digital consoles can be adapted for surround operation, but not without serious handicaps or adding third-party add-ons. For 5.1 monitoring during mix-down, for instance, six of the eight buses in these boards are typically delegated to serving the 5.1 monitor feeds, leaving only two buses with which to mix! Also, a MIDI joystick or some other third-party add-on is often required to effect continuous surround panning. And, usually, the only way you can raise or lower all six monitor levels simultaneously is by first subgrouping the buses.

Although it's great that cost-effective consoles designed for stereo operation can be adapted—sometimes rather marginally—for surround sound work, engineers who must work efficiently to meet unforgiving deadlines require a console that was expressly built for the job at hand. Accordingly, all of the consoles featured in this article can continuously pan tracks in real time in surround format using a single pan control (e.g., mouse, touchscreen or joystick). These boards also allow you to listen back to a surround mix and still retain at least eight buses for mixing. And they all provide a dedicated master monitor level control, so you can raise or lower the output of all of your speakers with the twist of one knob or by moving one fader. We note where a company provides an in-house, surround-specific option in order for its console to achieve this level of functionality. But consoles requiring third-party add-ons are not included in this roundup. Also, surround consoles that are tied to workstations and/or integrated recording systems (e.g., the Digidesign Pro Control) are also not covered here.

Inevitably, whatever criteria we choose to weed with, the patch will leave out some eminent products. One such example is the Amek Media 51 audio recording and production console. The Media 51 supports 5.1, 7.1, LCRS and stereo formats and can be ordered with up to 64 inputs. The console features SMPTE-based Supertrue^™ automation, Virtual Dynamics^™ on every channel, Cue List event triggering, two groups of six buses (configurable as two multiformat stems), an optional joystick, and mic preamp and EQ sections designed by Mr. Rupert Neve. See the accompanying chart for contact info for Amek.

Of course, the chart that follows should only be used as a starting point in your research. Most of the consoles listed are highly configurable, making it difficult to quantify some features (such as number of inputs and channels) in absolute terms. That said, we've narrowed the surround consoles field down to a manageable list of standout candidates. Sit down with your hands up—we've got you surrounded!

AMEK 9098I (www.amek.com)
Analog/Digital: Analog
Max Mic/Line Ins: 128 (120 mono plus four stereo)
Max Total Inputs: 248
Max Input Faders/Channels: 248/248
Assignable Fader Banks: N/A
Output Buses: 48
Automation: Recall with manual reset, faders, dynamic switch on/off
Metering: VU/PPM/LED (configurable)
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): two parametric bands, two bell curve/shell, two highpass filters/lowpass filters
Pan Control Type: Two joysticks, plus dual pots
Aux Sends: 16
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Rupert Neve–designed audio path, 6-channel monitoring, two automated sends per channel, 24 automated switches per channel, Supertrue 4.0 automation

AMEK DMS
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 64
Max Total Inputs: 64
Max Input Faders/Channels: 64/64
Assignable Fader Banks: 16
Output Buses: 32
Automation: Complete
Metering: Any type (configurable)
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, AES/EBU, S/PDIF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): parametric, bell, shelving, highpass filter, lowpass filter (six bands total)
Pan Control Type: multiple joysticks, touchscreen
Aux Sends: 12
Dynamics Processors: 64 of any type
Other Features: Analog and digital inserts, 8-channel monitoring, sample rate conversion (SRC) available for all channels, one hardware control for each function

AMEK GALILEO POST
Analog/Digital: Analog
Max Mic/Line Ins: 56<
Max Total Inputs: 112
Max Input Faders/Channels: 112/112
Assignable Fader Banks: N/A
Output Buses: 24
Automation: Recall with manual reset, faders, dynamic switch on/off
Metering: LEDs, RTW 5.1, VU
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric, highpass filter, lowpass filter
Pan Control Type: Two joysticks, plus dual pots
Aux Sends: 16
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Rupert Neve–designed mic pre's, 8-channel monitoring, two automated inserts per channel, eight automated switches per channel, Supertrue 4.0 automation

AMS-NEVE CAPRICORN (www.ams-neve.com)
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 192, in any combination
Max Total Inputs: 256
Max Input Faders/Channels: 64/256
Assignable Fader Banks: 12
Output Buses: 64/li>
Automation: Complete
Metering: Peak Full-Scale (FS), LCD
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Analog, up to hundreds of AES/EBU, TDIF, MADI, S-DIF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric/shelving, plus HPF and LPF
Pan Control Type: Up to six joysticks, plus four rotary controls
Aux Sends: 16
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: CSX monitoring panel provides confidence monitoring in multiformats up to 7.1, touch-sensitive rotary panning, three-operator layout maintains sweet spot

AMS-NEVE LIBRA
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 96, in any combination
Max Total Inputs: 256
Max Input Faders/Channels: 48/256
Assignable Fader Banks: 4
Output Buses: 64
Automation: Complete
Metering: Peak FS LED
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, up to hundreds of AES/EBU, TDIF, MADI, S-DIF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 8-band parametric, shelf, HPF, LPF
Pan Control Type: Up to two joysticks, plus four rotary controls
Aux Sends: 16
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Multiformat mixing/monitoring up to 7.1, single-operator layout, centralized channel strip maintains sweet spot, touch-sensitive rotary pan controls

AMS-NEVE LIBRA POST
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 192, in any combination
Max Total Inputs: 256
Max Input Faders/Channels: 48/256
Assignable Fader Banks: 4
Output Buses: 64
Automation: Complete
Metering: Peak FS LED
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, up to hundreds of AES/EBU, TDIF, MADI, S-DIF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 8-band parametric, shelf, HPF, LPF
Pan Control Type: Up to two joysticks, plus four rotary controls
Aux Sends: 16
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Multiformat mixing/monitoring up to 7.1, single-operator layout, centralized channel strip maintains sweet spot, touch-sensitive rotary pan controls

AMS-NEVE LOGIC DFC
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 512, in any combination
Max Total Inputs: 512
Max Input Faders/Channels: 120/512
Assignable Fader Banks: 4
Output Buses: 86
Automation: Complete
Metering: LCD with selectable ballistics
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, up to hundreds of AES/EBU, TDIF, MADI, S-DIF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 8-band parametric, shelf, HPF, LPF
Pan Control Type: Up to six joysticks, plus four rotary controls
Aux Sends: 32 (12 per operator)
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Multiformat mixing/monitoring up to 7.1, three-operator layout, touch-sensitive rotary panning, predub input groups several inputs on one fader, explodes parts through desk

AMS-NEVE LOGIC 3SC
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 64, in any combination
Max Total Inputs: 96
Max Input Faders/Channels: 16/96
Assignable Fader Banks: N/A
Output Buses: 32
Automation: Complete
Metering: Peak FS LED
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, up to hundreds of AES/EBU, TDIF, MADi, S-DIF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric/shelving, plus HPF and LPF
Pan Control Type: Up to two joysticks, plus four rotary controls
Aux Sends: 8
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: New for NAB 2001, up to 64 channels within a very compact working area, single-operator, multiformat console brings film-style features to TV post work and budgets

EUPHONIX CS3000 (www.euphonix.com)
Analog/Digital: Digitally controlled analog
Max Mic/Line Ins: 104 mix, 208 line
Max Total Inputs: 312
Max Input Faders/Channels: 104/52
Assignable Fader Banks: 2
Output Buses: up to 48
Automation: Complete
Metering: VU/PPM (configurable)
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Optional
I/O Types: Balanced analog
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric, plus two dedicated
Pan Control Type: Trackball
Aux Sends: 6 (48 with optional systems)
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: 8-channel monitoring, snapshot recall, assignable metering, 8-character fader display, three insert sends per channel, stereo faders, GPI relays option

EUPHONIX SYSTEM 5
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/96kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: Modular blocks of 24 mic, 28 line
Max Total Inputs: 672
Max Input Faders/Channels: 24/200
Assignable Fader Banks: 2
Output Buses: up to 128
Automation: Complete
Metering: PPM, average (configurable)
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, AES/EBU, SDIF-2, TDIF, Pro Tools, MADI, ADAT
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric, shelves, plus two dedicated HPF/LPF
Pan Control Type: Trackball/motorized joystick
Aux Sends: up to 24
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Up to 16 7.1 bus stems, snapshot recall, multiformat faders, full machine control, simultaneous multiformat mix/monitoring, redundant DSP

HARRISON MPC2 (www.harrisonconsoles.com)
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 2,240
Max Total Inputs: 2,240
Max Input Faders/Channels: 144/288
Assignable Fader Banks: 4
Output Buses: 120
Automation: Complete
Metering: VU/Peak FS
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric with HPF
Pan Control Type: Knobs, motorized joystick, touchscreen
Aux Sends: 16
Dynamics Processors: Gate and compressor
Other Features: 64x8 matrix, 56 assignable PEC/DIR, multi-operator automation, Toys effects plug-in control panel, sweet spot control, 48 grouping faders, sectional aux buses

HARRISON SERIES TWELVE
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 2,240
Max Total Inputs: 2,240
Max Input Faders/Channels: 144/288
Assignable Fader Banks: 4
Output Buses: 120
Automation: Complete
Metering: VU/Peak FS
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric with HPF and LPF, touchscreen
Pan Control Type: Knobs, motorized joystick, touchscreen
Aux Sends: 16
Dynamics Processors: Gate and compressor
Other Features: 64x8 matrix, 56 assignable PEC/DIR, multi-operator automation, Toys effects plug-in control panel, sweet spot control, 48 grouping faders, sectional aux buses

HARRISON MPC
Analog/Digital: Analog
Max Mic/Line Ins: 832
Max Total Inputs: 832
Max Input Faders/Channels: 144/288
Assignable Fader Banks: 2
Output Buses: 120
Automation: Complete
Metering: VU/PPM
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric with HPF and LPF shelving, graphic EQ optional
Pan Control Type: Knobs, motorized joystick, touchscreen
Aux Sends: 16
Dynamics Processors: Gate and compressor
Other Features: 32x8 matrix, 32 assignable PEC/DIR, multi-operator automation, sweet spot control, 48 grouping faders, sectional aux buses/solo, section PEC/DIR solo

OTARI ELITE+ (www.otari.com)
Analog/Digital: Digitally controlled analog
Max Mic/Line Ins: 48 mic plus 48 line
Max Total Inputs: 144
Max Input Faders/Channels: 96/48
Assignable Fader Banks: N/A
Output Buses: 46
Automation: Fader, mute, routing, EQ in/out, snapshots
Metering: PPM
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Optional
I/O Types: Balanced analog
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): (2) 4-band parametric EQs, HPF, LPF
Pan Control Type: Two assignable, automated joysticks
Aux Sends: 10
Dynamics Processors: 96 gates and compressors
Other Features: 8-channel multiformat monitoring, Direct Assign/five-way Pan Option provides two sets of L/C/R/Ls/Rs pan buses and can hard-assign inputs to buses

PUBLISON DIGITAL FILM CONSOLE (FRANCE) (perso.wanadoo.fr/..publison)
Analog/Digital: 24-bit digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 128
Max Total Inputs: 128
Max Input Faders/Channels: 128
Assignable Fader Banks: Yes
Output Buses: 112
Automation: Faders and rotary controls
Metering: TFT PPM
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, AES/EBU, MADI
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 10-band parametric
Pan Control Type: Four motorized joysticks
Aux Sends: 16
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Supports all major surround formats up to 7.1, each channel can use three dynamics processors and equalizers simultaneously

ROLAND VM-7000 SERIES (www.rolandus.com)
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 40 (84 with optional AD/DA
Max Total Inputs: 94
Max Input Faders/Channels: 24/94
Assignable Fader Banks: 48
Output Buses: 32
Automation: Complete
Metering: LED bridge option
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, up to 48 channels of AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT, TDIF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 5-band parametric, bell, HPF, LPF
Pan Control Type: Joystick or fader/knob shelf, combination
Aux Sends: 24 (12 per I/O processor)
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: 16 stereo effects onboard including COSM Speaker, mic and guitar modeling and 3-D processing; storage/recall of input trim settings; remote I/O processors; RTA

SONY DMX-R100 (www.sony.com/proaudio)
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/96kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 24 mic/line
Max Total Inputs: 56
Max Input Faders/Channels: 56/56
Assignable Fader Banks: 3
Output Buses: 8
Automation: Complete
Metering: LED
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: No
I/O Types: Balanced analog, up to 38 channels of AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT, TDIF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric, bell, shelf, plus dedicated HPF and LPF
Pan Control Type: Touchscreen, mouse
Aux Sends: 8
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Up to 5.1 monitoring, worksurface features one knob per function, high-resolution color touchscreen, 10-bit fader resolution, touch-sensitive faders, machine control

SONY OXF-R3
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 120 mic/line
Max Total Inputs: 120
Max Input Faders/Channels: 65/120
Assignable Fader Banks: 5
Output Buses: 48
Automation: Complete
Metering: LED bar graph
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, AES/EBU, S-DIF, MADI
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 5-band parametric, bell, shelf, plus HPF and LPF
Pan Control Type: Two motorized joysticks, plus rotary pots
Aux Sends: 24
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Up to 7.1 surround monitoring, five different equalizer types, up to 1.2 seconds of channel delay, four different compressor types including GML, machine control

SOUNDTRACS DPC-II (www.soundtracs.co.uk)
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital (96k option)
Max Mic/Line Ins: 224 (modular)
Max Total Inputs: 224
Max Input Faders/Channels: 96/160
Assignable Fader Banks: N/A
Output Buses: 40
Automation: Complete
Metering: LED (VU master option)
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, AES/EBU, TDIF, ADAT, optical, MADI
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric, bell, shelf, filter, plus dedicated HPF and LPF
Pan Control Type: Joystick and/or rotary pots
Aux Sends: up to 20
Dynamics Processors: Gate and compressor
Other Features: Offline automation editor, simultaneous stereo, LCRS, 5.1 and 7.1 monitoring, interactive color touchscreens, 40x8 monitor matrix, virtual stems

SOUNDTRACS DS3
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital (96k option)
Max Mic/Line Ins: 112
Max Total Inputs: 112
Max Input Faders/Channels: 24/96
Assignable Fader Banks: 6
Output Buses: 32
Automation: Complete
Metering: LED with VU ballistics
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, AES/EBU, TDIF, ADAT, optical, MADI
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric, bell, shelf, filter, plus dedicated HPF and LPF
Pan Control Type: Joystick and/or rotary pots
Aux Sends: up to 20
Dynamics Processors: Gate and compressor
Other Features: Offline automation editor, simultaneous stereo, LCRS and 5.1 monitoring, interactive color touchscreens, 32x6 monitor matrix, machine control

SSL SL 9000 J SERIES (www.solid-state-logic.com)
Analog/Digital: Analog
Max Mic/Line Ins: 120
Max Total Inputs: 500 plus
Max Input Faders/Channels: 240/240
Assignable Fader Banks: 0
Output Buses: >60
Automation: Faders and switches with Total Recall
Metering: VU/PPM
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, plus HPF and LPF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric/shelving automated fader
Pan Control Type: Rotary control and two stereo
Aux Sends: Six mono
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Selectable monitoring modes and inserts for downmix and matrix decode selection

SSL SL 9000 SCORING SYSTEM
Analog/Digital: Analog
Max Mic/Line Ins: 120
Max Total Inputs: 500 plus
Max Input Faders/Channels: 240/240
Assignable Fader Banks: 0
Output Buses: >60
Automation: Faders and switches with Total Recall
Metering: VU/PPM
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, plus HPF and LPF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric/shelving
Pan Control Type: Rotary control and automated fader
Aux Sends: Six mono, two stereo
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Full Scoring Surround Monitor section with integral bus/tape switching, programmable monitor matrix with 96x8 crosspoints

SSL AVANT
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 2,000 (via digital routing matrix)
Max Total Inputs: 2,000 (via digital routing matrix)
Max Input Faders/Channels: 96/384
Assignable Fader Banks: up to 3
Output Buses: >120
Automation: Complete
Metering: VU/PPM
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, SDIF-2, MADI, AES/EBU
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric/shelving, plus HPF and LPF
Pan Control Type: Rotary control, joystick, panpoint
Aux Sends: Eight, plus two on pre-dub channels
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Rupert Selectable monitoring modes and inserts for downmix and matrix decode selection, multiple operator options for larger film applications

SSL AXIOM-MT
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 2,000 (via digital routing matrix)
Max Total Inputs: 2,000 (via digital routing matrix)
Max Input Faders/Channels: 48/96
Assignable Fader Banks: 1
Output Buses: >60
Automation: Complete
Metering: VU/PPM
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric/shelving, plus HPF and LPF
Pan Control Type: Rotary control, panpoint
Aux Sends: 12
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Selectable monitoring modes and inserts for downmix and matrix decode selection

SSL SL 4000/8000 G+ SERIES
Analog/Digital: Analog
Max Mic/Line Ins: 112
Max Total Inputs: >300
Max Input Faders/Channels: 224/224
Assignable Fader Banks: 0
Output Buses: >40
Automation: Faders and mutes
Metering: VU/PPM with Total Recall
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric/shelving, plus HPF and LPF
Pan Control Type: Rotary control, joystick option
Aux Sends: Four mono, two stereo
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Programmable monitor matrix (SL 8000) allows easy selection of different monitoring modes

STAGETEC CANTUS (www.stagetec.com)
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/52-bit (28-bit digital A/Ds)
Max Mic/Line Ins: 128
Max Total Inputs: 128
Max Input Faders/Channels: 96/120+
Assignable Fader Banks: 10
Output Buses: 64
Automation: Complete
Metering: LED (PPM or VU ballistics)
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, SDIF, ADAT, Y2, MADI, ATM
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 8-band parametric, shelf, HPF, LPF
Pan Control Type: Two motorized, touch-sensitive joysticks
Aux Sends: up to 32
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Eight configurable knobs per strip, shared NEXUS router allows facility-wide I/O, up to four slave consoles possible, 10 Project Recall buttons restore favorite setups

STAGETEC CINETRA
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/52-bit digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 128
Max Total Inputs: 128
Max Input Faders/Channels: 96/120+
Assignable Fader Banks: 10
Output Buses: 64
Automation: Complete
Metering: LED (PPM or VU ballistics)
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: Balanced analog, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, SDIF, ADAT, Y2, MADI, ATM
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 8-band parametric, shelf, HPF, LPF
Pan Control Type: Two motorized, touch-sensitive joysticks
Aux Sends: up to 32
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Eight configurable knobs per strip, shared NEXUS router allows facility-wide I/O, up to four slave consoles possible, 10 Project Recall buttons restore favorite setups

STUDER D950 M2 (www.studer.ca)
Analog/Digital: 24-bit/48kHz digital
Max Mic/Line Ins: 250+
Max Total Inputs: 500+
Max Input Faders/Channels: 96/96
Assignable Fader Banks: 10
Output Buses: 112
Automation: Complete
Metering: VU/PPM
Individually Calibrated Monitor Outs: Yes
I/O Types: AES/EBU, MADI, ADAT, TDIF
Channel Input EQ (number of bands and type): 4-band parametric, bell, shelving
Pan Control Type: Rotary knob, joystick
Aux Sends: 32 mono
Dynamics Processors: All types
Other Features: Multiformat monitoring up to 7.1, Virtual Surround Panning provides proprietary room plus 16 stereo modeling per channel, multiple reverbs, central assign section with history buffer